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Lenovo provides various USB-C accessories to help you expand your computer functionality. For more
information, go to:
https://www.lenovo.com/essentials
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the USB-C accessories connected to the USB-C connector
might not work correctly.
3 Docking-station connector
Connect your computer to a supported docking station to extend the computer capabilities. For more
information, see "Attaching your computer to a docking station" on page 41.
4 Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to ensure proper cooling, especially
the cooling of the microprocessor.
Note: To ensure proper airflow, do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers.
5 Smart-card slot
Use smart cards for authentication, data storage, and application processing. Within large organizations, you
might also use smart cards for strong security authentication of single sign-on (SSO). For more information,
see "Using a media card or a smart card" on page 34.

Right-side view

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Audio connector
3
HDMI™ connector
5
Ethernet connector
7
Security-lock slot
1 Audio connector
Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector to listen to
the sound from the computer.
If you are using a headset with a function switch, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you
press the switch, the headset microphone is disabled, and the integrated microphones on the computer is
enabled instead.
Note: The audio connector does not support a conventional microphone. For more information, see "Using
audio features" on page 32.
2
USB 3.1 connector Gen1
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB
printer.
Attention: When you attach a USB cable to this connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward.
Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
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T480 User Guide
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USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
4
Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
6
Media-card slot